Kon Belben: Difference between revisions

Content added Content deleted

Inline

Revision as of 20:36, 14 July 2023

Kon Belben
Banner
Chapter	Three
Region	Gellion's Cross
Years Active
Government	Ceannardship
Leader	Kell Kalastra
Status

A small Outpost was established in Gellion's Cross, a short trip from the borders of Bormar Bormar. Due to the discovery of an ancient document by Lord Tolbar Maldus that hinted at an ancient Dwarven presence in the area, an expedition was launched to settle the land and unravel its mysteries.

Kon Belben was established on the Northeastern coastline of Gellion's Cross. It was founded upon a collection of stone ruins built by unknown hands.

Appearance

In its earliest iteration, the Outpost was nothing more than small hovels built in an ancient ruin. Some foundations of the old buildings were used for new ones, while others were dismantled and replaced with more solid structures. A crumbling wall surrounded the ruins, providing some protection for its growing population of Dwarves. Eventually, they began expanding outwards, particularly towards the coastal cliffs.

Later on, the Outpost would be refurbished, including a new wall and a realignment of its four entrances. There were two distinct areas of Kon Belben: the Inner Outpost, and the Outer Outpost. The Inner Outpost was everything built upon the original ancient ruins. This section was walled and was the beating heart of the Outpost. The Outer Outpost included everything outside of the walls having just as many homes, businesses, and structures as within.

Government and Politics

Early Days

For many weeks since its founding Kon Belben had no government whatsoever. This changed when a fight broke out in the Outpost resulting in the death of the Apothecary Roslyn Vidluf at the hands of Ankoth Reknor, a Dwarf-At-Arms. Calls for justice were heard through the Outpost, but due to there being no laws to judge Ankoth, it was decided that a government must be organized first.

After a long and tiring cycle of elections, Thorgrin Metalfist was elected as Kon Belben's first leader, holding the title and powers of the position known as the Ceannard. Under the Ceannard were a number of subordinate positions whose duties fell upon the Ceannard when left unfilled.

Thorgrin Metalfists's Ceannardship

As the author of the Outpost's governing laws, The Articles of the Settlement, Thorgrin's candidacy was a surprise to no one. After winning the election Thorgin held at least one meeting among the Dwarves of Kon Belben to discuss future plans. He also commanded the Outpost forces against the attack by the Human spider tribe that was native to Gellion's Cross. Sadly, Thorgrin's tenure was not long-lived, as personal family matters in Bormar forced Thorgrin to resign and return to the mainland.

The Administration of Ceannard Metalfist

Treasurer - Wuri Vidluf

Marshal - Castamere Vidluf

Notable Policies

The Articles of the Settlement - Kon Belben's first set of laws which laid out the structure of its government

Kell Kalastra's Ceannardship

Kell Kalastra was voted into office in the weeks after Thorgrin's departure. After filling the positions under him, he focused his attention on renovating the Inner Outpost of Kon Belben, a project so ambitious that it was never truly completed. Kalastra also led the effort to name the Outpost and design its banner, which was successful after many debates on the subject.

The apprehension of Ankoth Reknor for the murder of Roslynn Vidluf was another chief priority. Kalastra and Reknor had several meetings and discussions in an attempt at holding a fair trial for the latter's actions. Sadly, these efforts were not successful and Reknor was declared an enemy of the Outpost and slain by Kalastra and Kon Belben's newly-formed molir.

The Administration of Ceannard Kalastra

Grand Architect - Ogmund Regvari

Grand Artisan - Moldath Eshtan

Treasurer - Wuri Vidluf, later unfilled

Sagart - Cleric Dogor

Lorekeeper - Vokhurum Regvari

Marshal - Mordware Vidluf

Notable Policies

The High Articles of Kon Belben - a streamlined version of the Articles of the Settlement.

Regulatory Act I - an act stating the High Articles as the supreme law of Kon Belben and declaring all pre-existing laws void

Regulatory Act II - an act declaring the Outpost's trade deal with the Fitgins & Sons Trading Company.

Economy

The economy of Kon Belben was diverse, with no one single item or trade dominating any other. Plenty of local businesses offered a variety of goods and services, including Moldaths' Simple Smithy, Folly Moss Alchemy, and the Gellion's Cross Postal Service.

Regular trade was established with Bormar in the 6th of Juntag 812, when Ceannard Kalastra came to an agreement with Trade Officer Doratrir of the Fitgins & Sons Trading Company. From that point onwards, Kon Belben's docks would have several traders present for the Outpost's Dwarves to barter with whenever they pleased.

Religion

Kon Belben was home to Cleric Dogor, a follower of the Church of All who brought his beliefs to the Outpost. In the earliest days of Gellion Cross' reclamation, Cleric Dogor established a modest church in which he housed and fed many of Kon Belben's Dwarves for no cost at all. No one god was worshiped above any other in Kon Belben, with each and every god worshiped equally, and that was most likely due to Cleric Dogor.

Notable Locations

Fort Thidir

The Outpost Public Library

Timeline

???

In ancient Bormar, a mysterious Dwarf of unknown nationality arrives with great wealth and knowledge.

812 BY

14th Jantag - The expedition is launched to reclaim Gellion's Cross

Notable Residents

A detailed census was kept by the government of the Outpost, in order to keep track of alive, missing, or deceased Dwarves.

Gallery

@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 For many weeks since its founding Kon Belben had no government whatsoever. This changed when a fight broke out in the Outpost resulting in the death of the Apothecary Roslyn Vidluf at the hands of Ankoth Reknor, a Dwarf-At-Arms. Calls for justice were heard through the Outpost, but due to there being no laws to judge Ankoth, it was decided that a government must be organized first.
-After a long and tiring cycle of elections, Thorgrin Metalfist was elected as Kon Belben's first leader, holding the title and powers of the position known as the Ceannard.
+After a long and tiring cycle of elections, Thorgrin Metalfist was elected as Kon Belben's first leader, holding the title and powers of the position known as the Ceannard. Under the Ceannard were a number of subordinate positions whose duties fell upon the Ceannard when left unfilled.
 ----
 === Thorgrin Metalfists's Ceannardship ===
+As the author of the Outpost's governing laws, The Articles of the Settlement, Thorgrin's candidacy was a surprise to no one. After winning the election Thorgin held at least one meeting among the Dwarves of Kon Belben to discuss future plans. He also commanded the Outpost forces against the attack by the Human spider tribe that was native to Gellion's Cross. Sadly, Thorgrin's tenure was not long-lived, as personal family matters in Bormar forced Thorgrin to resign and return to the mainland.
-Having taken leadership at the very beginning of the Outpost's founding, there was not much Kadol was able to concretely establish in law or deed. He aided the local smiths in setting up a Guild and began discussions with [[Khestor Thidirlun|'''Khestor Thidirlun''']] to form an Outpost molir for protection and law enforcement. With the Outpost developing quickly, Kadol stepped down from his position, no longer believing that he was the right dwarf to lead.
-==== The Lower Chamber under Overseer Ubbul ====
+==== The Administration of Ceannard Metalfist ====
+Treasurer - Wuri Vidluf
-Industrial Matters - Lokro Surjah
+Marshal - Castamere Vidluf
-Religious Pursuits - Sigmarr Thoruva
+==== Notable Policies ====
-Runner-Up - [[Ogrona Frontik|'''Ogrona Frontik''']]
+''The Articles of the Settlement'' - Kon Belben's first set of laws which laid out the structure of its government
 ----
-=== Kell Kalastra's Overseership ===
+=== Kell Kalastra's Ceannardship ===
+Kell Kalastra was voted into office in the weeks after Thorgrin's departure. After filling the positions under him, he focused his attention on renovating the Inner Outpost of Kon Belben, a project so ambitious that it was never truly completed. Kalastra also led the effort to name the Outpost and design its banner, which was successful after many debates on the subject.
-Overseer Frontik took the reins of outpost leadership straight after Kadol’s resignation, having put herself forward for the purpose in an Outpost meeting. From the beginning, it was agreed that this was only a temporary government in place only until an election could be organized.
+The apprehension of Ankoth Reknor for the murder of Roslynn Vidluf was another chief priority. Kalastra and Reknor had several meetings and discussions in an attempt at holding a fair trial for the latter's actions. Sadly, these efforts were not successful and Reknor was declared an enemy of the Outpost and slain by Kalastra and Kon Belben's newly-formed molir.
-While there was some debate over Ogrona’s intentions, a new election was indeed held several weeks later, with the only candidates being Ogrona Frontik and Khestor Thidirlun. The election closed with Khestor securing a landslide majority.
-==== Notable Policies ====
+==== The Administration of Ceannard Kalastra ====
+Grand Architect - Ogmund Regvari
-''The Public Contributions Act'' - Introducing a form of taxation into the Outpost, planned to be used to pay for the Outpost's Molir, as well as public infrastructure projects and festivals.
+Grand Artisan - Moldath Eshtan
-''Freedom of Information Act'' - Allowing citizens to gain access to any non-classified government document by requesting it from the Public Affairs Office.
+Treasurer - Wuri Vidluf, later unfilled
-''The Official Guilds Act'' - Incentivising guilds to work together and with the government through a number of means.
+Sagart - Cleric Dogor
-==== Controversies ====
-Early into his Governorship, Khestor was approached by [[Grabhol Faulkrunn|'''Grabhol Faulkrunn''']], a local Jeweller, who offered an opportunity for Khestor to join him in running a criminal enterprise in the Outpost. Khestor believed that this would allow him to keep an eye on the Outpost's underworld while also allowing him to profit off of it. Eventually, this partnership fell through after the murder of the mad dwarf Yorbear Greenfoot by Grabhol and Khestor. Khestor ended the agreement, which led to Grabhol started a quasi-guild with likeminded Dwarves, which he named the Umbral Hand. Its membership included '''[[Grinamor Yelsik]]''' and '''[[Har Bohn]]'''.
+Lorekeeper - Vokhurum Regvari
-The guild quickly became an anti-Khestor faction which was advocating for a new election and an overhall of Zietal Mar's political system. Commanded by Khestor, the Outpost's molir raided the Umbral Hand's headquarters but never found evidence of criminal activity or a planned insurrection. Grabhol was killed by Grol soon after, and the Umbral Hand disbanded with his death. Unfortunately for Khestor, Grabhol left several diaries behind which detailed the history of their agreement. He used his relationships in the Outpost to have the diaries decreed as nothing more than slanderous lies, which soon became the accepted belief. With that, Grabhol Faulkrunn and the Umbral Hand became little more than a memory, and Governor Khestor's political dominance of Zietal Mar was assured.
+Marshal - Mordware Vidluf
+==== Notable Policies ====
+''The High Articles of Kon Belben'' - a streamlined version of the Articles of the Settlement.
+''Regulatory Act I'' - an act stating the High Articles as the supreme law of Kon Belben and declaring all pre-existing laws void
+''Regulatory Act II'' - an act declaring the Outpost's trade deal with the Fitgins & Sons Trading Company.
 == Economy ==
+The economy of Kon Belben was diverse, with no one single item or trade dominating any other. Plenty of local businesses offered a variety of goods and services, including Moldaths' Simple Smithy, Folly Moss Alchemy, and the Gellion's Cross Postal Service.
-The economy of Zietal Mar was quite varied. The nature of the outpost's isolation left them with little connection to Bormar's extensive trade networks. As a result, the Outpost was entirely self-sufficient, and a great variety of goods could be found in its walls.
+Regular trade was established with Bormar in the 6th of Juntag 812, when Ceannard Kalastra came to an agreement with Trade Officer Doratrir of the Fitgins & Sons Trading Company. From that point onwards, Kon Belben's docks would have several traders present for the Outpost's Dwarves to barter with whenever they pleased.
 == Religion ==
-Kon Belben was home to Cleric Dogor, a follower of the Church of All who brought his beliefs to the Outpost. In the Outpost's earliest days Cleric Dogor established a modest church in which he housed and fed many of Kon Belben's Dwarves for no cost at all. No one god was worshiped above any other in Kon Belben, with each and every god worshiped equally, and that was most likely due to Cleric Dogor.
+Kon Belben was home to Cleric Dogor, a follower of the Church of All who brought his beliefs to the Outpost. In the earliest days of Gellion Cross' reclamation, Cleric Dogor established a modest church in which he housed and fed many of Kon Belben's Dwarves for no cost at all. No one god was worshiped above any other in Kon Belben, with each and every god worshiped equally, and that was most likely due to Cleric Dogor.
 == Notable Locations ==
 === Fort Thidir ===
+*
-Fort Thidir was the stronghold of Zietal Mar, located in the area known as the "Upper Holding". The fort was designed to act as a final line of defense for the Outpost and is a central hub of its government. Its initial construction was commissioned by Marshal Khestor and designed by Sigmarr Thoruva, who was designated its Chief Architect. Despite never being completed, Fort Thidir saw repeated use by the Outpost in the dangers that it faced, including the final assault of the Grol and the last stand of Zietal Mar.
-[[File:Fort Thidir.png|thumb|Fort Thidir and the Zietal Mar molir.|alt=|310x310px]]
-Fort Thidir had the following features:
-* "The Tube", a one-hundred-meter spiraling staircase.
-* The Government Wing, a corridor for the offices of the Zietal Mar Government.
-* The Bunker, complete with security systems and escape routing.
-* The 'Anvil Gate' Portcullis - a final door able to be formed out of fallen anvils.
-* The 'Airlock' doors to verify the identity of those wishing to enter, and to trap those unwelcome.
-* External Lava pools to push attackers into.
-* Pathway flooding to slow the progression of attackers.
-[[File:TheCuckoo.png|thumb|The fully operational ''Cuckoo''.|alt=|310x310px]]
 === The Outpost Public Library ===
+*
-While not the most glorious building in Zietal Mar, the Outpost Public Library held the vast majority of the writings of its resident Dwarves. While not unexpected at an Outpost of this size, the one in Zietal Mar was particularly populated due to its well-written populace. The Outpost Public Library was managed by Ogrona Frontik, and its catalog contains tomes such as:
-* [[Amoral Politics|'''Amoral Politics''']]
-* [[Cursed King Loc|'''Cursed King Loc''']]
-* [[Gib's Bulletin|'''Gib's Bulletin''']]
-* '''[[Man & Society]]'''
-* '''[[Mooshroom Invasion Study]]'''
-* [[My Time, In Brief|'''My Time, In Brief''']]
-* '''[[Rivend]]'''
-* [[Smiths of Arriqah|'''Smiths of Arriqah''']]
-* [[The Finding of the Cure for the Black Quiver Disease|'''The Finding of the Cure for the Black Quiver Disease''']]
-* [[The Great Storm|'''The Great Storm''']]
-* [[The Life of a Governor|'''The Life of a Governor''']]
-* '''[[The Magma Cave]]'''
-* [[The Molir of Zietal Mar|'''The Molir of Zietal Mar''']]
-* [[The Public Servant|'''The Public Servant''']]
-* [[The Swamphopper Plague|'''The Swamphopper Plague''']]
 == Timeline ==
+???
-* The first settlers arrive.
-* A perimeter is established, along with a mine.
+* In ancient Bormar, a mysterious Dwarf of unknown nationality [[A Stranger Arrives|'''arrives''']] with great wealth and knowledge.
-* The '''[[Grol]]''' are discovered living in the Red Hills.
-* The Outpost is ravaged by two thieves, who are immediately executed.
+=== 812 BY ===
-* The dangers of Forest Trolls are discovered, with the death of Urrin.
+* '''14th Jantag''' - The expedition is launched to reclaim Gellion's Cross
-* The Outpost upgrades from tents to proper houses.
+*
-* '''[[The Public Servant]]''', the first Outpost publication, is written and distributed by Ortho Berukahs.
-* Moddoh Surjah establishes the first Bank, with its coinage starting to be established.
-* Ortho Berukahs is driven from Zietal Mar and flees back to Bormar.
-* Kadol Ubbul is elected as the first Overseer.
-* The Outpost is officially named: Zietal Mar, roughly translated in [[Old Dwarven|'''Old Dwarven''']] as the "New Mar Mountains".
-* Zietal Mar's Molir is established with Khestor Thidirlun as its Marshal.
-* A mighty storm rolls in, signaling bad weather for weeks.
-* A plague of Swamphoppers [[The Swamphopper Plague|'''descends on the island''']].
-* The Dwarves trek to the swamp, to put an end to the Bog Kings and the plague of frogs.
-* Lokro Surjah, Grandin Thorsbane''',''' and Bram Tuthil contract the '''[[Black Quiver Disease|Black Quiver disease]]'''.
-* The disease spreads to a handful of other Dwarves, and an effort begins for the purpose of [[The Finding of the Cure for the Black Quiver Disease|'''finding a cure''']].
-* Librarian Ogrona Frontik scours the island and unearths musty journals with clues to a cure.
-* The Dwarves [[The Magma Cave|'''delve into a magma spout''']] to obtain an ingredient for the cure.
-* The Black Quiver disease is eradicated within Zietal Mar.
-* Khestor is voted in as Overseer.
-* Fort Thidir begins construction.
-* The Umbral Hand Guild begins to gain more power to itself.
-* An '''[[Amanita Colossi]]''' is discovered and swiftly dispatched after an [[Mooshroom Invasion Study|'''attack''']] by mushroom-infected Jerl Bulls.
-* Ogrona Frontik and Ilzar Goldspit marry.
-* The various '''[[Zietal Mar's Lost Pages|ruined journals]]''' and tattered pages found around the island are finally pieced together.
-* The dark history of the island is discovered.
-* Lord Voman Stoutheart is declared an enemy of the Outpost, by Khestor.
-* Zietal Mar begins its fortifications.
-* The chamber containing the All-Gem is found.
-* The chamber is opened after an encounter with the Grol and the All-Gem is recovered.
-* A lengthy vote on what to do with the All-Gem begins.
-* The Dwarves vote to destroy the All-Gem and flee the island on ''The Cuckoo''.
-* A fleet of ships is spotted approaching from the east.
-* The Dwarves board The Cuckoo and abandon Zietal Mar.
-* [[Alekan Indrothath|'''Alekan Indrothath''']] elects to stay behind, joining Kogan Gemesh.
-* [[The Fate Of Zietal Mar|'''The Fate Of Zietal Mar''']].
 == Notable Residents ==
@@ Line 132: / Line 86: @@
 == Gallery ==
-<gallery widths="230">
-ZietalMarMap.png|A map of the Outpost.
-ZietalMarCamp.png|Zietal Mar in its infancy.
-ZM_Alchemist_Guild_Outdoors.png|The Alchemist's Guild.
-ZM_Church_1.png|The Church of Zietal Mar.
-ZM_Library_Outdoors.png|The library.
-ZM_Tavern.png|Oldenkurn's Tavern.
-</gallery>
 [[Category:Chapter Three]]
 [[Category:Places of Interest]]